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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1940

Page

6

Engagement announced at Sunday tea amid Catalina foothills

Miss Dorothy Jean Sears of Watsonville California announced engagement to Mr. James Betts of Tucson at a Sunday tea held at El Merendero in the Catalina foothills. About 45 guests attended including Alpha Phi sorority members with a July wedding planned at Del Monte.

el Merendero Catalina Foothills Dorothy Jean Sears Harry B. Sears Watsonville Calif James Betts D. Betts Tucson Percy Norman Williams Alpha Phi Norma Sears Jane Hayes Elizabeth King Alpha Phi Sorority del Monte College of Liberal Arts University of Arizona California Stanford University Mr. Betts Andy Anderson Sigma Chi Fraternity

Tucson Author Margaret Nelson Writes Pinky Finds a Home

Tucson writer Margaret Nelson, former Native Market head at Governor's Corner, pens Pinky Finds a Home a spring Holiday House fantasy for children. A pink plush rabbit visits desert landscapes learning home is where the heart is with colorful illustrations by Anne Heyneman.

Pinky Margaret Nelson Governor's Corner Desert Cactus Anne Heyneman

Dress Up Cookies With Fancy Fillings For Tea Time

A homemaker suggests pairing small sugar cookies with a raspberry jam and cream cheese filling in equal parts for a delicate tea time treat. Peanut butter filling suits spice or butterscotch cookies. For boys club gatherings, large sugar cookies get a thick raisin and nut filling atop white confectioners sugar frosting, served with hot chocolate or fruit juice.

Ivy clipping care for quick sprouting in water

Place ivy clippings in jars of water and keep in light. They sprout within a week or so. Replenish water daily. When sprouted, transfer to bowls for decoration or plant outdoors.

Orange mar malade tops chocolate cottage pudding

A small dessert tweak blends two tablespoons of orange mar malade into whipped cream to create a bright topper for chocolate cottage pudding, enhancing the dish with citrus sweetness.

Omelet proportions per serving

For each person served use 2 eggs and 1 tablespoon of liquid such as water cream or milk. Add a pinch to a pinch and a to teaspoon salt. Include % teaspoon paprika or other seasoning.

Grated Nutrients Spark Crunch on Salads

A note describes grated nutrients sprinkled over fruit vegetable or fish salads adding crunchiness and a new flavor blend. The result is described as pleasantly flavored and indubitably enjoyable.

Queen of Drake Relays Opens New Season

Merle Lindston of Coe College in Chicago is crowned queen of the Drake University relays, becoming the first blonde selected since 1934 and kicking off a new season of American queen-picking.

Merle Lindston Coe College Chicago Drake University

Tucson Women's Democratic Club Meeting Notice

The Tucson Women's Democratic club meets Monday at 8 PM at 103 East Second Street, the home of president Mrs Lenna Burges. After the business portion, games and refreshments follow the meeting.

Tucson Women’s Democratic Club Lenna Burges East Second Street

Eastern Star Chapter Meet Set at Masonic Temple

The regular meeting of Maricopa chapter No. 31 Order of the Eastern Star is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Masonic Temple. Visiting and local members are invited to attend.

Maricopa Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Eastern Star

Tucson Typographical Auxiliary to Meet at Labor Temple

The Tucson Typographical Auxiliary No. 135 will hold a regular business meeting at 7 30 o clock Monday evening at the Labor Temple. All members have been requested to be present.

Tucson Typographical Auxiliary No. 135 Labor Temple

Catholic Daughters install new officers in Phoenix

Mrs. Hester C. Bowsher of Phoenix territorial deputy of the Catholic Daughters of America will install the newly elected officers of Court St. Augustine at a regular meeting tonight in the Knights of Columbus hall.

Hester C. Bowsher Phoenix The Catholic Daughters of America Court

Amphitheater Homemakers Canning Demo Friday

Amphitheater Homemakers meet Friday at Mrs. Ralph Wetmore home on Oracle road for a canning demonstration led by Miss Evalyn Bentley.

Ralph Wetmore Oracle Road Evalyn Bentley

Missionary Group to Meet at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist church missionary societies hold their regular monthly program Tuesday at 2 30 p m. Mrs B L Wofford leads devotionals and Mr and Mrs Jesse Roy Jones present special music. Group No 2 leads program titled Reflections of the States Convention.

Missionary Societies of the First Baptist Church B. L. Wofford Jesse Roy Jones

Naomi Rebekah Lodge No 4 to Meet for Regular Session

Naomi Rebekah lodge No 4 will meet Tuesday at 8 oclock in I O O F hall for a regular meeting and initiation. Ruth Pearce, noble grand, will preside. All members and visiting members are invited to attend.

Naomi Rebekah I. O. O. F. Hall Ruth Pearce Noble Grand

Playground Times Planned For Season

Summer playground periods will be held each Tuesday and Friday evenings from 6 30 to 9 p m at Sunnyside school beginning May 28. Games for men women and children will be provided under the direction of William Done. All community members urged to attend.

Sunnyside School William Done

Installation Held By Club At Banquet

Members of the Tucson Business and Professional Women's club held their installation of officers for next year at a dinner meeting at the Pioneer hotel. Mary Maroney presided. Mrs Alma R Young re elected president. new officers were sworn in and a memorial service conducted for charter member Mary Shibell Brown. A milk fund contribution of 112 dollars was announced.

Tucson Business and Professional Women’s Club Pioneer Hotel Mary Maroney State Federation of Clubs Alma Robinson Young Winifred Harelson Constance Fitch Smith Irene Hayes Edna Miller Clara S. Webster Young Marjorie Vincent Lenna Burges Mary Shibell Brown Anne Rogers

Arizona social notes and university luncheon details

Dr and Mrs O J Farness plan a southward motor trip to New York for an American Medical Association meeting with a return by plane in about a month. Mrs Paul S Burgess hosted a Delta Alpha Chi Omega seniors luncheon with honored guests including Josephine Smith Martha Higginbotham and Mary Alice Maguire. Tea at 2812 East Eighth Street drew staff from the Southwestern Forest and Range Experiment Station with many attendees listed by name.

O. J. Farness The Desert Sanatorium New York City Paul S. Burgess Alpha Chi Omega Sorority University of Arizona Josephine Smith Martha Higginbotham Mary Alice Maguire Martha Lou Taylor C. M. Peirce Mary Flynn Jeanelle Jones Alice Westover Margaret Paulson Arthur Upson East Eighth Street Southwestern Forest and Range Experiment Station Messrs. and Mesdames T. R. Blood R. H. Canfield H. O. Cassidy J. H. Croasdale M. J. Culley H. J. Gerdes G. E. Glendenning C. W. Griffin B. A. Kendricks Herman Krauch J. M. Lucero O. W. Manney W. G. McGinnis Ben Nelson K. W. Parker G. A. Pearson George Rickel K. A. Valentine W. W. Weir E. L. Brady E. R. Carrillo R. L. Bruning C. E. Jacot C. T. Reddington Cyril Haas John Met

Notable quirks and rumors in literary and political figures

The piece notes a publisher's dozen equals 13 in England. It suggests S. S. Van Dine was thought to be Pola Negri. Carl Sandburg buys two copies of every Lincoln book, one to library, one to tear up for pockets. Gunther claims Stalin is naive and questions a graphic book on morals during a visit.

Clifton Fadiman Germany Emil Ludwig James Beresford Robert Heron England Thomas Wolfe Albert Einstein H. Gordon Garbedian Einstein Emily Post Mr. Chips Woolcott Walt Whitman Errol Flynn T. E. Lawrence Dorothy Thompson Andre Siegfried Siegfried Miss Thompson Kaiser Wilhelm Pershing Foch George Washington Philo Vance S. S. van Dine Pola Negri Carl Sandburg Lincoln Gunther Europe Stalin Radek

Tucson Delegates Attend Prescott Department Meeting

Ben Daniels Camp No. 8 and Auxiliary No. 3 are represented at the department convention in Prescott from May 26 to 29. Attending are Anna Bruce Annie E Daniels Florence McGregor Agnes Kohler Ora Lee Kite Frances Kohler Lelia Mann Catherine Martin Marie Burns Lola McCall R. E Lee Kite R R McGregor A A Waldy Roy Martin C A Bruce and G C Mann as listed delegates and officers.

Ben Daniels Prescott Anna Bruce Annie E. Daniels Florence McGregor Agnes Kohler Ora Lee Kite Frances Kohler Lelia Mann Catherine Martin Marie Burns Lola McCall R. E. Lee Kite R. R. McGregor A. A. Waldy Roy Martin C. A. Bruce G. C. Mann

Pewter Utensil Care Tips for Polishing and Cleaning

Clean pewter utensils by rubbing with brass polish on a soft brush or cloth. Polish until shiny with a soft cloth. If used for food, wash in hot water with soap, rinse in boiling water, and wipe dry.

Winners Named In Contest By Musical Club

Doris Lee Birdsall and Mavis Owen were named winners of artist series tickets for the Saturday Morning Musical Club's next year programs. The contest is held within the La Campanella club membership and prizes are awarded for attendance at meetings and notebooks submitted each year.

Doris Lee Birdsall Mavis Owen la Campanella Club

Scout Day Camp Staff Training Ahead of Summer Program

Mrs. Margaret Mayes, Girl Scout director, calls all day camp staff members to a two day pre camp training on May 29 and 30 at 9 a m in parioh H at the Pioneer hotel. New staff additions include Ed ward Hayden Dixon Tanner Doyle Baird Foy Thomson. A June Thursday day camp for colored girls will meet at Oury Park at 1 pm with Mayes Morrison Merrill Diercke and Mayes in charge applying same rules as regular camp.

Margaret Mayes Parioh “H Pioneer Hotel Edward Hayden George Dixon John Tanner Lena B. Doyle R. E. Baird William Foy Levi Thomson Oury Park Margaret Morrison Homer Merrill William Diercke

Parents Honored At Recent Program

The Children's Pre-School Play time group at 1721 Hawthorne street entertained parents and friends with a spring party. Students Estelle Flickinger David Smith Evelyn Walker Eleanor Walker Martha Crooks Rita Lyons Albert Gelderman Norma Bartel Dick Findley Bob Nabours Susan Stille Jo Anne Baumgartner Bob Woods Richard Bideaux performed in group singing and other numbers. A social hour followed with hostesses Mrs Madge Terry and Miss Betty Berger assisted by Mrs Paul Berger.

Hawthorne Street Estelle Flickinger David Smith Evelyn and Eleanor Walker Martha Sue Crooks Rita Lyons Albert Gelderman Norma Bartel Dick Findley Bob Nabours Susan Stille Jo Anne Baumgartner Bob Woods Richard Bideaux

Delta Gamma Alumnae Honor Seniors at Supper

Delta Gamma alumnae will honor graduating seniors of the active chapter at a 7 p.m. supper tonight at the home of Miss Louise Marie Bal linger. Senior members include Paula Knipe Babs Chandler Betty McGrath Nancy Baker Daisy Kern Katherine Ney Anne Nicholas Jackson Dorothy Riley Margaret Shreve and Rita Alice West.

Delta Gamma Louise Marie Ballinger Paula Knipe Babs Chandler Betty McGrath Nancy Baker Daisy Kern Katherine Ney Anne Nicholas Jackson Dorothy Riley Margaret Shreve Rita Alice West

Miss Martha Geffs Departs for Summer in San Francisco

Miss Martha Geffs leaves today for San Francisco to spend the summer. She will visit Miss Nina Kornegay, a former Tucson resident.

Martha Geffs San Francisco Nina Kornegay Tucson

Bride elect Miss Wilson feted at crystal shower

Mrs. Thomas Spann Duck hosted a crystal shower for Miss Thelma Louise Wilson, the bride-elect. Guests included Ruth Arntzen Gloria Arntzen Mrs Oscar R Wilson Mrs Edward Fish Mrs Edward O Mara Mrs Henry Keller and Mrs C T Pynchon. A bride's book was prepared and the corsage themed decorations used pastel ribbons and frilled doilies on decorated cakes.

Thelma Louise Wilson Thomas Spann Duck Ruth Arntzen Gloria Arntzen Oscar R. Wilson Edward Fish Edward O'Mara Henry Keller C. T. Pynchon

Twenty-Two Named Junior Red Cross Council Members

Twenty two members representing 100 students each in Tucson high school were named to the Junior Red Cross council last week by sponsors Miss Florence Brazelton and Peg Rigi Calanthe Brazelton. Assignments of duties followed. Members and duties include Bill Allin as first vice president and senior Comstock chairman, Barbara Ballard emergency and senior membership chair, Bob Blaise finance chairman, Elaine Bloom secretary, George Damskey radio chairman, Martha Ellingbee foreign correspondence, Frank Gallagher home accident and fire prevention, Elizabeth Gardner Braille Books, Ford Ivey treasurer, Marshall Jones junior membership chairman, Don Kimmerling safety chairman, Molly Knight social chairman, Emily Machala Christmas boxes, Carl Meyer second vice president and assembly chairman, Nancy Middleton president, Guy Monthan Christmas tree chairman, Barbara O'Dowd junior Comstock chairman, Janey O'Leary Thanksgiving chairman, Paul Present chairman student fund contribution, Arline Rea sophomore membership and Comstock chairman, Said Waddell Preven torium chairman.

Tucson High School Junior Red Cross Council Florence Brazelton Peg Rigi Calanthe Brazelton Bill Allin Comstock Barbara Ballard Bob Blaise Elaine Bloom George Damskey Martha Ellingbee Frank Gallagher Peggy Gardner Elizabeth Gates Ford Ivey Marshall Jones Don Kimmerling Molly Knight Emily Machala Carl Meyer Nancy Middleton Guy Monthan Barbara O'Dowd Janey O'Leary

Local Pageant Entrants Listed for Upcoming Event

Miss Bessie Morrell, Miss Virginia Edmundston, Miss Blanche Menwelson, Miss Ebba Hammer, Miss Maryhill Flynt, Miss Betty Hoffman, Miss Leslie Collie, Miss Anne Hollister, Miss Matilda Miller, Miss Catherine Gilmer and Miss Roberta Black named as entrants in the forthcoming pageant.

Bessie Morrell Virginia Edmundston Blanche Menwelson Ebba Hammer Maryhill Flynt Betty Hoffman Leslie Collie Anne Hollister Matilda Miller Catherine Gilmer Roberta Black

Miss Olive Van Doren Honored with Autographed Quilt

A party hosted by Mrs. M. A. Blankenshin and family celebrated Miss Olive Van Doren. Guests included University Methodist Church Mothers class members and Mrs. Lula Underwood of Springfield, Missouri. An autographed quilt by the group was presented to the honoree.

Olive van Doren M. A. Blankenshin Margaret Huntsman Ruth Huntsman University Methodist Church Lula Underwood Springfield A. C. Thayer Boyd Lamm

Shower Honoring Miss Fern Burtcher Before June Wedding

Miss Fern Burtcher’s upcoming marriage to Gordon L Hoopes is toasted at Maricopa hall shower hosted by Peggy Robertson Dot Skelton Vinita Foster Ruth Burtcher and Virginia McWhirter. Guests Edna Hall Gertrude Evans Margaret Butler Sally Sue Tucker Ethel Walsh Beatrice Zabow Stella Watson and Virginia Basteen attend.

Peggy Robertson Dot Skelton Vinita Foster Ruth Burtcher Virginia McWhirter Fern Burtcher Gordon L. Hoopes Safford Maricopa Hall Edna Hall Gertrude Evans Margaret Butler Sally Sue Tucker Ethel Walsh Beatrice Zabow Stella Watson Virginia Basteen

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